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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.47, 9,962.41 and 6,304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.47, 9,962.41 and 6,304.35 is: 8,677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.47 : 9,962.41 = 6,304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.47/9,962.41 = 6,304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.47x = 9,962.41 × 6,304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.47x = 62,806,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806,519.48/7,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,677.97

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